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Russia and North Korea make progress in arms deal negotiations

2023-08-30 19:30:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Russia and North Korea make progress in arms deal negotiations

Russia and North Korea are "actively advancing" their negotiations on a potential arms deal that would provide significant ammunition for various types of weapons systems, including artillery, in the latest indication that the Kremlin is desperate to get further material on the failed invasion of Ukraine, according to newly released US intelligence, reports CNN .

News of the potential deal comes despite North Korea's public claims to the contrary. 

The Biden administration said Wednesday it remains concerned that the two embattled nations are in the middle of arms negotiations, and that following Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu's trip to North Korea last month, a second delegation of Russian officials has visited Pyongyang. for further discussions on a possible agreement.

In addition to the second delegation, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have exchanged letters "committing to increase their bilateral cooperation," according to John Kirby, the National Security Council's strategic communications coordinator.

"We remain concerned that the DPRK continues to consider providing military support to Russian military forces in Ukraine, and we have new information to share today that arms negotiations between Russia and the DPRK are advancing. actively,” Kirby said. "Following these negotiations, the high-level discussion may continue in the coming months." / CNA





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